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Content descriptions

General Note:

"The 17th President of the United States" on cover.

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Andrew Johnson -- Timeline -- Young Andrew -- Tailor's apprentice -- Family and work -- Tennessee politician -- National stage -- Reconstruction -- Impeachment -- Last six years -- Office of the President -- Presidents and their terms.

Summary, etc.:

This biography introduces readers to Andrew Johnson including his career as a tailor, early political career, and key events from Johnson's administration including Reconstruction, the Civil Rights Act, the Fourteenth Amendment, and Johnson's impeachment. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.